Chuja IslandsChuja Islands at a Glance#
A small archipelago in the Korea Strait administered within Jeju Province, located between Jeju Island and the South Korean mainland. The group comprises multiple inhabited and uninhabited islets used mainly for fishing and small-scale agriculture.
A mix of low rocky islets and a few larger inhabited islands with fishing harbors, local seafood restaurants and simple coastal roads. The islands are known for intertidal rocky shores, small fishing communities and views across the strait toward Jeju and the mainland.
Traditionally home to fishing communities, the islands developed around local fisheries and sea transport. Over time modern ferry services have linked the islands to larger ports, while many smaller islets remain sparsely populated.
Situated in the Korea Strait between Jeju Island and the southern Korean mainland, the group lies off the southwest coast of the Korean Peninsula and is reachable by boat from nearby ports.
- Ferry access: Served by regular ferry links to nearby larger islands and the mainland, with small fishing villages and seafood markets on the larger inhabited islets.
Best Time to Visit Chuja Islands#
Best between late spring and autumn for calm seas and comfortable island exploration.
Weather & Climate near Chuja Islands#
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1464 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 47 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 63 mm | overcast | 74% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 88 mm | overcast | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Acceptable | 9° - 16° | 13° | 127 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 143 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 17° - 23° | 20° | 223 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 247 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 217 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 25° | 22° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 37 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
How to Get to Chuja Islands#
Ferries and small passenger boats link the Chuja group to ports on the mainland and to Jeju; schedules vary seasonally and services are less frequent in winter. Check local ferry timetables and consider private charters for flexible island-hopping.
Tips for Visiting Chuja Islands#
- Check the ferry from Jeju or local ports in Jeolla for schedule changes - crossings may be infrequent.
- Try local seafood and seaweed dishes - island cuisine is excellent and very fresh.
- Explore smaller islets by kayak if conditions permit; many of the group's coves are best seen from the water.